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Archbishop Elpidophoros addresses Saint Demetrios graduates at Commencement Ceremony
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (190+ words) In the heart of Astoria, Queens, Monday, June 8, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended the commencement ceremony of St. Demetrios Astoria School and gave an address to the graduating class of 2026. The ceremony honored the graduates of the Archdiocese's…...
St. Barbara Church in Orange, CT awards $70, 000 in scholarships
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (378+ words) The Orthodox Observer St. Barbara Church in Orange, CT awards $70, 000 in scholarships On June 7, 2026, Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church of Orange, Connecticut enthusiastically awarded $70, 000 in scholarships to thirty-nine parishioners pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. The awards were presented during the…...
Metropolis of San Francisco celebrates 15 HCHC graduates this year
2+ week, 4+ day ago (266+ words) The Orthodox Observer Metropolis of San Francisco celebrates 15 HCHC graduates this year Congratulations to the 15 students from the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco that graduated from Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Students on Saturday, May…...
National YAL collects memories through History of YAL Yearbook project
3+ week, 3+ day ago (97+ words) The Orthodox Observer National YAL collects memories through History of YAL Yearbook project The National YAL Conference Committee is excited to announce the creation of the History of YAL Yearbook for this year's National YAL Conference which will take place…...
A. Fantis students take educational pilgrimage to Greece
3+ week, 5+ day ago (503+ words) Students from the A. Fantis School of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Brooklyn recently returned from a transformative educational journey through Greece, experiencing firsthand the living connection between Hellenism, Orthodox Christianity, history, and modern Greek life through a…...
IOCC helps open college doors for Greek youth
3+ week, 6+ day ago (266+ words) Christos knew that a university education would be the key to his future. But despite his energy and hard work, his dream of studying to become a sports coach seemed out of reach. Christos lives in Agrinio, in western Greece,…...
Hellenic College Holy Cross confers nearly 60 degrees at 84th Commencement
4+ week, 10+ hour ago (259+ words) Hellenic College Holy Cross marked its 84th Commencement today, granting degrees to nearly 60 undergraduate and graduate students in Brookline, Massachusetts. His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, members of the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and the families and friends of graduates…...
Archdiocesan Council reviews growth, financial strength, and national ministry priorities ahead of Clergy-Laity Congress
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (823+ words) He added that Orthodox Christianity is drawing attention in a way that should shape the Archdiocese's mission in the public square. "So many of you realize that we are witnessing a level of interest and level of seeking about Orthodox…...
2026 Summer Internship Opening
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (317+ words) Hybrid " Summer internship | Paid The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is seeking a Summer 2026 Communications Intern to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in digital media, journalism, strategic communications and storytelling'while contributing to the…...
HCHC to host 84th Commencement Ceremony
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (511+ words) The Orthodox Observer HCHC to host 84th Commencement Ceremony Held at the Maliotis Cultural Center, the ceremony will welcome His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, members of the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff and the family and friends of graduates. Reverend…...